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off-key

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective off-key has 1 sense
  1. false, off-key, sour - inaccurate in pitch; "a false (or sour) note"; "her singing was off key"
    Antonym: harmonious (indirect, via inharmonious)

Definitions from the Web

off-key

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Not in tune; out of pitch.

Example sentence: The singer's voice sounded off-key during the performance.

Part of speech: Adverb

Definition: In an out-of-tune or off-pitch manner.

Example sentence: The pianist played the piece off-key and received critical reviews.

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A wrong or incorrect musical pitch.

Example sentence: The violinist's performance was filled with off-keys, causing discomfort among the audience.

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Not conforming to the proper tone or mood; inappropriate.

Example sentence: Her off-key remarks spoiled the otherwise joyful atmosphere at the party.

Part of speech: Adverb

Definition: In an inappropriate or unpleasant manner.

Example sentence: The comedian's jokes fell off-key, resulting in awkward silence from the audience.

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Unpopular; not favored by the majority.

Example sentence: The song, though catchy, remained off-key and failed to gain popularity.

Part of speech: Adverb

Definition: In an unpopular or unaccepted way.

Example sentence: The artist's unique style was considered off-key by traditional art critics.

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